Choosing between Invisalign and veneers can be difficult when it comes to achieving a perfect smile. Both option has unique benefits to your teeth, and they address different dental issues. While Invisalign is ideal for straightening and veneers change the appearance of your teeth with the help of custom-made shells. In this blog we will…
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Accidents and unexpected medical conditions can occur at any time, including dental emergencies. Knowing how to spot a dental emergency and where to seek prompt treatment and visiting emergency dentistry in Vancouver can make a major impact in protecting your oral health, whether it’s a sudden toothache, a cracked tooth, or a knocked-out tooth due…
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They say you are what you eat. And in no better place can that be seen than in your teeth. That’s because many foods and beverages can cause plaque, which does serious damage your teeth. Plaque is a bacteria-filled sticky film that contributes to gum disease and tooth decay. After you eat a sugary snack or meal, the sugars…
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Many patients don’t realize just how important it is to use the right toothbrush. They typically rely on the sample they get after their 6-month dental visit or pick up a cheap option at their local grocery store. To them, all toothbrushes are basically the same, and they don’t see a reason to invest in…
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Halitosis, or what we commonly refer to as bad breath, affects almost 1 in 3 people– but that doesn’t make it any more enjoyable. Going through life scared your breath is going to cause people to grimace can put a damper on your confidence. Thankfully, there are a few ways to fight bad breath– and…
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90% of people surveyed understand that brushing and flossing their teeth daily will help maintain their oral health. What do the other 10% know? This is a great question and while not every dentist, or dental hygienist, may agree on what else is needed to get and keep your gums and teeth healthy I feel…
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Without a doubt, the biggest misconception the public has about dental health is that the effects of dental diseases are limited only to the teeth and gums. It can and does negatively impact the overall health of the body. Yet, as destructive as dental disease can be, most people, including many dentists and physicians, still…
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No oral symptom should be ignored – ever! Every oral health symptom is a warning that something abnormal is happening in the oral cavity and, if that warning isn’t heeded, it could lead to something far more serious. The important thing to be aware of here is that what happens in the mouth is not just…
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Oral health can no longer be separated from overall health. Unless you are free of dental disease, particularly gum disease – and the other oral health issues that harm overall health – you can never be truly healthy. Gum Disease Gum disease can increase the risk and severity of many more serious health problems, including…
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